RFIs for 24 SOW MFF Presolicitation Notice 201223.pdf

RFIs for Presolicitation Notice

H92429-21-R-0001

24 SOW MFF

23 December 2020

Questions Answers Please can the government provide information on the specific parachute system to be utilized on this notice

RA-1 system (BOC/OTS configurations), pro-packing the main canopy only

What is the level of qualification the riggers are required to reach in order to be ‘trained on that particular parachute system?

Ref:

Rigger Qualifications (Minimum of 3 rigger resumes shall be provided in the capability statement):

All FAA certified rigging support shall meet the requirements specified in the USDOT Federal Administration Guide AC 65-5B FAR Part 65, sections 65.113 and 65.115 certification rating criteria Senior or Master Parachute Rigger trained on that particular parachute systems

All riggers must hold a current Senior or Master Parachute Rigger certification specified in USDOT Federal Administration Guide AC 65-5B FAR Part 65, sections 65.113 and 65.115 certification rating criteria

In ref. to the 24th SOW pre-solicitation notice - H92429-21-R-0001 Specification/Qualification Requirements, paragraph 6 (2):

“Contractor shall provide a CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability, and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training.”

1. Please define/clarify the statement; “…or aircraft of comparable capability..” i.e. request further definition of “comparable”

Any DoD CARB 135 and SOCOM/J3 Part 135 approved aircraft equipped with a tail ramp.

In ref. to the 24th SOW pre-solicitation notice - H92429-21-R-0001 Specification/Qualification Requirements, paragraph 6 (2):

“Contractor shall provide a CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability, and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training.”

1. The CASA 212 is equipped with a tail ramp. Is an aircraft with a side door a “comparable capability” or does the 24th SOW require a tail ramp aircraft?

The 24 SOW requires a tail ramp aircraft.